Global Spiders Photo Contest

Accepting Entries: February 24th - March 13th, 2026

University of Richmond returned study abroad students, international students, exchange students, alumni, faculty, and staff are all invited to participate:  

  • Domestic students may submit three photos captured during their study abroad program.
  • International students may submit three photos captured during their studies in the US.
  • Alumni, faculty, and staff may enter three photos captured during recent business or leisure travel abroad.

Helpful Hints

The best entries will capture the entrant's:

  • experience abroad,
  • engagement with the host culture, and/or
  • original approach to the subject matter.

Multiple winning entries will be chosen and awarded prizes!

 

Photo Submission

Upload your photo by filling out this form.

 

The Fine Print

  • The deadline for submitting photos is on or before March 13th. Winners will be announced in early April.
  • Carefully read the complete contest rules before submitting your entries.
  • Submissions will be evaluated by a team of University adjudicators; winning entries may be displayed in the Carole Weinstein International Center, included in future University publications, and/or showcased on the Global Engagement website.
  • All submissions (winning and non-winning entries) may be used in marketing activities for the purpose of promoting study abroad and the University of Richmond.